L3.3-Shakudo-70b

Model Creation Process

L3.3-Shakudo-70b is the result of a multi-stage merging process by Steelskull, designed to create a powerful and creative roleplaying model with a unique flavor. The creation process involved several advanced merging techniques, including weight twisting, to achieve its distinct characteristics.

Stage 1: The Cognitive Foundation & Weight Twisting

The process began by creating a cognitive and tool-use focused base model, L3.3-Cogmoblated-70B. This was achieved through a `model_stock` merge of several models known for their reasoning and instruction-following capabilities. This base was built upon `nbeerbower/Llama-3.1-Nemotron-lorablated-70B`, a model intentionally "ablated" to skew refusal behaviors. This technique, known as weight twisting, helps the final model adopt more desirable response patterns by building upon a foundation that is already aligned against common refusal patterns.

Stage 2: The Twin Hydrargyrum - Flavor and Depth

Two distinct models were then created from the Cogmoblated base:

• L3.3-M1-Hydrargyrum-70B: This model was merged using `SCE`, a technique that enhances creative writing and prose style, giving the model its unique "flavor." The Top_K for this merge were set at 0.22 .
• L3.3-M2-Hydrargyrum-70B: This model was created using a `Della_Linear` merge, which focuses on integrating the "depth" of various roleplaying and narrative models. The settings for this merge were set at: (lambda: 1.1) (weight: 0.2) (density: 0.7) (epsilon: 0.2)

Final Stage: Shakudo

The final model, L3.3-Shakudo-70b, was created by merging the two Hydrargyrum variants using a 50/50 `nuslerp`. This final step combines the rich, creative prose (flavor) from the SCE merge with the strong roleplaying capabilities (depth) from the Della_Linear merge, resulting in a model with a distinct and refined narrative voice.

A special thank you to Nectar.ai for their generous support of the open-source community and my projects.

Additionally, a heartfelt thanks to all the Ko-fi supporters who have contributed, your generosity is deeply appreciated and helps keep this work going and the Pods spinning.

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